Sioux City, IA → Lake Havasu City, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Sioux City to Lake Havasu City

About 1,312 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,260–$7,830, delivery in 3–7 days, 61 carriers on the Sioux City side and 24 in Lake Havasu City.

1,312 miroad distance
23 h 19 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,260–$7,8302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Sioux City, Iowa
To: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 1,312 miles (1,112 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 19 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 61 (51 interstate)
Movers at destination: 24 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Havasu City → Sioux City

Moving from Sioux City to Lake Havasu City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,312 road miles, heading southwest from Iowa to Arizona.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,260 to $7,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 19 min.

On the Sioux City side there are 61 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (51 of them authorized for interstate work), and 24 around Lake Havasu City (20 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Lake Havasu City.

Sioux City has a population of about 85,000 and Lake Havasu City about 58,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,457 and 1,233 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Arizona is a higher-cost state than Iowa, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Sioux City to Lake Havasu City

Full-service estimate for 1,312 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,100	$2,570	$3,130
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,160	$3,850	$4,700
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,260	$6,420	$7,830
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,420	$10,270	$12,530
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,580	$14,120	$17,220

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,800–$2,540

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,190–$3,220

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,260–$7,830

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Sioux City (origin)

Guntren Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64337
MC: 209119
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51105 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (712) 255-1104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Goodwill Of The Great Plains

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 232863
MC: 48109
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51103 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (712) 224-1319 Route Verify on FMCSA

Almlogistiq LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3513339
MC: 1163672
Based in: South Sioux City, NE 68776 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (507) 737-3716 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aj Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elvis A Villatoro INC

USDOT: 1569734
MC: 595405
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51106 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (712) 202-3719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shi South LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3400753
MC: 1098621
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51108 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (605) 232-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rod Krahmer Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 777007
MC: 348145
Based in: Dakota City, NE 68731 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (402) 987-3005 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hometown Mobility

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hometown Businesses INC

USDOT: 1932256
MC: 1138974
Based in: Merrill, IA 51038 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (712) 938-2029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Siouxland Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Action Moving & Storage

USDOT: 299154
MC: 1497813
Based in: Sioux City, IA 51101 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (712) 252-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 61 movers in Sioux City

Near Lake Havasu City (destination)

Trinity Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trinity Land Development LLC

USDOT: 2426504
MC: 1240301
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (928) 318-6565 Route Verify on FMCSA

Right Choice Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Harold Brown

USDOT: 1440772
MC: 860529
Based in: Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (928) 706-5459 Route Verify on FMCSA

Saltwater Cowgirl Ranch Tack & Transport LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2794253
MC: 991642
Based in: Lake Hauasu, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (407) 421-7334 Route Verify on FMCSA

Patel'S Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4251541
MC: 1648074
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (760) 987-9803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homeship Local And Long Distance Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nationwide Moving INC

USDOT: 3987204
MC: 1494675
Based in: Lk Havasu Cty, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (928) 352-2857 Route Verify on FMCSA

20 Minutes Away Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4393459
MC: 1723754
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (702) 689-0620 Route Verify on FMCSA

Psst Logistics Corp

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4403768
MC: 1729048
Based in: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (805) 705-4022 Route Verify on FMCSA

A Plus Tranport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jeremy Smullen

USDOT: 2488827
MC: 861807
Based in: Lake Havasu, AZ 86404 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (302) 887-0540 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 24 movers in Lake Havasu City

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Lake Havasu City if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Sioux City to Lake Havasu City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,130 for a studio, $3,160 to $4,700 for a one-bedroom, $5,260 to $7,830 for a two-bedroom, $8,420 to $12,530 for a three-bedroom and $11,580 to $17,220 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Havasu City from Sioux City?

About 1,312 road miles (1,112 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Iowa into Arizona makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Sioux City to Lake Havasu City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Sioux City–Lake Havasu City corridor.